Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-01-19

place. After the election she was one OF
the happiest women in the city. At one OF
the voting precincts stood an Irish lao
bravely facing the storm of wind and snow,
and abuse as well, distributing ''No" bal
lots. Anproached bv a saleonist he was Of
fered a $500 note to drop his "No" ballots
and peddle eyes" instead. Not he. Like
the sentinel on the walls of Herculareum
he was infexible in the line of duty.
large placard bearing this legend, ''Protect
Your Homes. Vote No." was so adjusted
against the walls of the polling places as to
be seen by all, attracted much attention
and excited the anger of liquorites. At
one place came a man so drunk that IN a
moment of over confidence he lost his
balance and rolled in the soiled snow an
object of pity and disgust; perfect sample
of the werk of the rum traffic. Regalning
his feet be reeled up to the window and
veted eyes"
At the Worthington street precinct, Mrs
Dr. John Blackmer, assisted by Mrs. f. L.
Scott, and others, had charge of the delega-
ton Of ladies. This was formerly one OF
the strongest eyes" precincts. At this and
each of the other precincts, coffee and sand
witches, cocoa and doughnuts, were bountl-
fully supplied to all who would partake
Between the repasts of such there was Kept
up an almost incsssant rafting of light ar
tillerv in debate, in repartee, in quick re-
joinder, the ladies more than holding their
own. An Irishman came with his "1es"
ballot in his hand. Mrs. Scott espied it,
''You are not going to vote that" pointing
to the "Yes" ballot, said Mrs. Scott. I'm
dade am jist that he replied: "a gen.
tleman jist gave it me-" ''Vete this. -
L. hat onQ
'tIt means no saloons, no liquor clubs. 1t
means brighter home, a happy wife, q
sober, better man and husband. Vote
this" putting a s'No" ballot in his hand.
"Indade believe 1 will. You are lady,
SO you are God bless you. You ought to
be the mayor of the city. Faith, and Pll
vote for you livery tonne if they'll only put
you up for mayor" With that piece OF
genuine Irish pleasantly he put the ''No''
ballot into the box, when almost every one
present applauded him heartily. At noon
the polls were crowded with eyes" voters.
Deacon Brown of the First Congregational
Church, said, "This looks bad for u.s." Mrs
Scott said, s'Yes, the gravel train has come
In, ours will be in later" This brought a
round of laughter. Many eyes" we're
changed for s.No'' ballots by the earnest
pleadings of the women. It is said that to
Mrs. Scott is due the changing Of half q
dozen. As one of the national organizers
of the W. G. T. u, believe she tried hard
| to be worthy of the confidence OF those who
honored her with the appointment.
| There were many amusing, ludlcrous
serious and pathetic scenes dnring the day
| am glad to be able to chronicle this one
| fact, one that should stand out in letters o
living light: it was the most orderly election
ever held in Springfield. All honor to the
presence of women at the polls!
At last the polls are closed. In thu
anxiety to know the result the sense of hmm
ger was not felt and tea went untasted. Tit
suspense grew painful Hark! A shout
1t is borne on the air ofnight. Pass on tn,
| song, for it is one of triumph. ''FOR NJ
LICENSE, ONE HUNDRED AMI
THIRTY MAJORITYP' Corrected re
turns make it 1873
The Prohibition army is victorious. Thi
city of 40, 600 is redeemed. The white dow
of peace spreads her pinions over the trou
bIed waters. "We now can wrap tn
drapery of our couch about us and lie dow
to pleasant dreams" In many homes, ant
at the headquarters of the .Woman's Chris
tian Temperance Union, the cong of iubile
is sung: "Praise God from when all bless
lngS HOW L tdSS Cil odl W. tSo1S " Al y
men,"
USES OF PLASTER. seems to
an opinion prevalent with many that q
plaster or sulphate of lime does not ente
largely into the composition of plants,
can be OF but little use as a fertilizer. The
90 not consider that there are substance
which. while they do not contribute direct
ly to the growth of plants, have chemica
or mechanical properties that play yer
i'm portant part in vegetation. Plaster ha
beth Of these properties. As disinfeetar
and deoaorizer it is one Of the best, as We
as cheapest, substances at our command
Any one who has kept stock of any kin
stabbed during the warm sammer months
knows what hard task it is TO keep thei
apartments clean and ordorless. Now,
they will keep barrel of fresh groun
plaster in a convenient corner, and ever
DAY, on sweeping the floor clean, sprinkl
vt freely with the plaster, it will absorb a
disagreeable, noxieus odors, rendering tn
air sweet and pure, while the value of til
manure will be greatly enhanced by th
retention of the ammonia Poultry house
should also be swept clean at least twice
week in summer, and once week in wiz
ter, and the floors sprinkled with plaster;
will add greatly to the value of the MAJ
: ure, and the satisfaction or having clear
sweet. odorless eoops and healthy flock
will abundanrly pay expenses. Try it an
be convinced. AgricuLfurtstJ il
January.
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